Amanze Chinonye
Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has issued a fresh warning about an imminent security crisis in Nigeria, alleging that terrorists have infiltrated the South‑West and may be planning coordinated attacks across the region.
Speaking on Friday, Adams said credible intelligence available to his office indicates that recent violent incidents in Kogi and Kwara states were “tests of ground” ahead of possible strikes in Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Lagos.
“Our country is facing a serious security threat. What is happening in most of the states calls for concern,” he said.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“We got information from a very serious authority that we’ve been highly infiltrated in the South‑West by the terrorists. What they are doing in Kogi and Kwara is just testing the waters before the major attacks. The information at our disposal is that they want to attack Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Lagos states.”
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Adams described the situation as a looming danger that must be urgently addressed, warning that Nigeria’s security challenges are being driven by three factors – religion, economy and ethnicity.
“These motivations have continued to fuel violent extremism, and unless government at all levels takes proactive steps, the region may be exposed to grave danger,” he cautioned.
He called on security agencies, state governments and traditional institutions to strengthen intelligence‑sharing, tighten border security around forests and rural communities, and prioritise preventive action over reactive measures. Adams also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities.?
In a related development, Adams criticised Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia over his recent dismissal of claims of genocide in the state. Speaking in an interview, the Yoruba leader said he was taken aback by the governor’s position given the scale of reported violence in the Middle Belt.
“I was shocked. The governor was a religious leader before he became governor. Even we that do not reside in the Middle Belt were worried and seriously concerned about the incidents happening in Benue State,” he said.
“On a daily basis we got news of attacks in different places in Benue and Plateau, and I don’t know how Gov Alia wants to classify genocide. When a race is attacking other races and trying to wipe them out completely, what else should it be called?”
Adams reiterated that both the Middle Belt and the South‑West face interconnected security threats and urged the federal government to respond with urgency and firmness to prevent further deterioration.
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